Cowles Mountain: Moonlight Hike

A moonlight hike is a great way to experience the outdoors at night. We will look for star and discuss how the Bible says that stars, along with the sun and moon, were given for “signs” and “seasons” (Genesis 1:14); that is, they were meant to mark time for us. Join us for an unforgettable night on top of San Diego highest peak.

Hike begins at 5PM

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 3.0 miles

Hiking Time 2 hours approximately

Hike Leader: Jeremy Stearns (760) 533-2156

Children Welcome and Dogs Allowed

Weather: Hike will be cancel if it rains.

Equipment: Flashlight (Bring any extra for others), water, warm clothes/jacket, and hiking/tennis shoes.

Trail Address: Golfcrest Dr and Navajo Rd. San Diego, CA 92119

Directions:

From Interstate 8 - Take 8 to the College Avenue exit. Proceed north on College Avenue 1.0 miles to Navajo Road. Turn right and proceed on Navajo Road 1.9 miles to Golfcrest Drive. Turn left on Golfcrest Drive to enter parking lot.

From Route 52 - Take 52 to the Mast Blvd. exit in Santee. Driving east, turn left onto Mast Blvd., go under the freeway to the first traffic signal (West Hills Parkway) and turn right. Driving west, turn right onto Mast Blvd. and right onto West Hills Parkway. Take West Hills Parkway to Mission Gorge Road and turn right. Proceed down Mission Gorge Road 1.9 miles to Golfcrest Drive. Turn left onto Golfcrest Drive and proceed to the top of the hill. The staging area is on the left at the intersection of Navajo Road and Golfcrest Drive.

From Route 125 - Take 125 north to Mission Gorge Road. Exit at Mission Gorge Road and make a left. Proceed down Mission Gorge Road 3.3 miles to Golfcrest Drive. Turn left onto Golfcrest Drive and proceed 1 mile to the top of the hill. The staging area is on the left at the intersection of Navajo Road and Golfcrest Drive.